Notable Births & Deaths for Racine ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Racine. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Joel Allen (Actor)
Ferrell Jack 'Andy' Anderson (Major League Baseball)
Harvey Bailey (Crime figure)
Full name: John Harvey Bailey Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Bailey <1>
He was born in Jane Lew (WV) on August 23, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Joplin (MO) on March 1, 1979 (a Thursday). Jane Lew is located in Lewis County, West Virginia.
Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Racine (which is located in Newton County).
At the time of his death, he was 91. George Washington Carver (Scientist, inventor)
Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Carver <1>
He was born in Diamond (MO) on July 12, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in Tuskegee (AL) on January 5, 1943 (a Tuesday). Diamond is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Racine. Both communities are located in Newton County.
Tuskegee is located in Macon County, Alabama.
At the time of his death, he was 78. John 'Irish Johnny' Copeland (Professional boxer)
Bob Cummings (Actor)
Billy Dix (Actor)
Kathryn Eames (Actress)
Judy Farrell (Actress)
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She was born in Quapaw (OK) on March 1, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in West Hills (CA) on April 2, 2023 (a Sunday). Quapaw is located in Ottawa County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Racine (which is located in Newton County).
West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of her death, she was 85. The body was cremated.
Elmer George (Race car driver)
Henry Clay Gilliland (Musician)
George Farley 'Boots' Grantham (Major League Baseball)
Dabbs Greer (Actor)
Full name: Robert William Greer Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dabbs Greer <1>
He was born in Fairview (MO) on April 2, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on April 28, 2007 (a Saturday). Fairview is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Racine. Both communities are located in Newton County.
Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of his death, he was 90. He is buried at Peace Valley Cemetery , located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast of Racine. The cemetery is located in McDonald County, Missouri.
The Find-A-Grave entry for Peace Valley Cemetery <1>
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Karl Hackett (Actor)
Moscelyne Larkin (Ballerina)
Elva Miller (Singer)
Full name: Elva Ruby Connes Miller Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elva Miller <1>
She was born in Joplin (MO) on October 5, 1907 (a Saturday) and died in Vista (CA) on July 5, 1997 (a Saturday). Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Racine (which is located in Newton County).
Vista is located in San Diego County, California.
At the time of her death, she was 89. She is buried at Pomona Cemetery , which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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William Mims (Actor)
Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV Host)
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He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday). Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Racine (which is located in Newton County).
Clayton is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
At the time of his death, he was 81. He is buried at Park Cemetery , located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Racine. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
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Henry Arthur Proctor (Olympic Gold Medalist)
Tim Spencer (Singer, songwriter, actor)
Charles 'Gabby' Street (Major League Baseball)
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Footnotes ...
<1> The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com .